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A year ago ESPN college football analysts were fully bought in on an IU football narrative: The 2024 team was a fluke that had risen to prominence because it had played a soft schedule.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 2

Two former IU basketball players returning to Bloomington in opposing colors

Trayce Jackson-Davis is putting his family over his alma mater. And who can blame him? When his brother Tayven Jackson returns to Bloomington on Saturday as the starting quarterback for North Texas, TJD will be in the stands supporting him.

Isaiah Jones News / The Daily Hoosier / September 2

“That was a dark day”: IU players remember 2023 OT win over Akron

IU football’s Isaiah Jones and Carter Smith are both from Ohio. Jones’ father played tight end for Ohio State, and Smith grew up in Columbus. They were both immersed in Buckeye football.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 2

IU football’s running backs: Names to know, pick to click, predictions and outlook

After watching three weeks of practice and talking with the players and coaches this month, it’s time to take a final position-by-position look at IU football ahead of the 2026 season.

Curt Cignetti News / ESPN / September 2

'Don't F with his time': Inside Curt Cignetti's uber efficient practice at Indiana

Cignetti and his coaches don't waste a second, finishing an hour sooner than most CFB programs.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / September 1

Quotes: Everything IU football’s Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones and Tyrique Tucker said ahead of season opener

IU football offensive lineman Carter Smith, linebacker Isaiah Jones and defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker addressed the media on Tuesday evening in Bloomington.

Josh Hoover News / The Daily Hoosier / September 1

Watch: IU football QB Josh Hoover sits down for long interview

Watch as IU football quarterback sat down for a long form interview with the Leap. Hoover transferred to Indiana from TCU during the offseason. He arrives in Bloomington with 9,629 career passing yards and 71 touchdown passes.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 1

IU football 2026 opponent overview, Week 11: USC

College football season is rapidly approaching, with fall camp underway. We’re going through Indiana’s schedule to look ahead at all 12 opponents for 2026.

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / September 1

US Olympian Jennifer Brinegar Named Head Coach at D3 Franklin College

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana has named Olympian Jennifer Brinegar as the program’s new head coach. She is just the third head coach in program’s history since launching in fall 2009, and replaces alumnus Zach Rayce.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 31

IU football notebook: Hoosiers got through fall camp with no serious injuries

Indiana will open the 2026 season about as healthy as it could hope for. On Monday ahead of his team’s season debut, head coach Curt Cignetti revealed the team has suffered no serious injuries at fall camp.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 31

IU Athletics announces new fan experiences, gameday enhancements at Memorial Stadium

IU Athletics announced on Monday a series of new fan experiences and gameday enhancements at Memorial Stadium in advance of the 2026 season. The changes range from the opportunity for fans to participate in the runout with this year’s team to plans to recognize last season’s College Football Playoff Championship.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 31

No. 6 Indiana vs North Texas: Weather Forecast for the Season Opener

The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers are back on the field in Bloomington on Saturday as they take on the North Texas Mean Green in Fox's Big Noon Kickoff game.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 31

IU football game 1: Early facts, odds, projections, details vs. North Texas

The long wait is almost is over. College football is back, as the reigning national champs return to action this Saturday. The No. 6 Hoosiers (0-0) will face North Texas (0-0) Saturday at Noon ET inside Memorial Stadium in Bloomington (FOX).

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 30

Indiana WR Tyler Morris is Back in the Flow of the Offense

Tyler Morris was supposed to be a major piece for the Hoosiers in 2025 after transferring from Michigan. A knee injury knocked him out for the year and forced him to learn the game from a new perspective.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 28

Kirk Herbstreit Overlooks Jeremiah Smith While Revealing His Heisman Trophy Favorite

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in college football, and one of the most recognizable trophies in all of sports. Last season, Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the award, coming out of nowhere to lead the Hoosiers to a 16-0 season and the program's first national championship.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 25

Analyst thinks Indiana is No. 1 team in the country, is 'disrespected' by AP poll

NFL analysts and experts have been discussing whether the Hoosiers will still be a real contender without Mendoza heading up their offense. One analyst says that answer is, "yes."

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

Markus Burton News / Busting Brackets / August 22

Why Markus Burton is Indiana’s most important team transfer for 2026-27

The current era of the transfer portal have made it easier than ever to rebuild a roster seemingly overnight, and that fact alone is perhaps a reason why last season was a disappointment for Indiana.

Paul Finebaum News / The Spun / August 20

Paul Finebaum Embarrasses Himself With Criticism Of Indiana Football

Paul Finebaum is doubling and tripling down on his criticism of Curt Cignetti and the Indiana football program. The ESPN college football analyst hasn’t been high on Indiana in recent years, despite the Hoosiers’ surge to college football dominance, and he’s doubting them again heading into the 2026 college football regular season.

Cam Jones News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Former Indiana Hoosiers Star Signs With Super Bowl Contender

Former Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Cam Jones is heading back to familiar territory in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs signed the Memphis native on Wednesday, reuniting him with the franchise that first gave him a chance as an undrafted free agent three years ago.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 18

ESPN's Paul Finebaum sounds off on Indiana's national championship hopes

The Indiana Hoosiers took the college football world by storm last season, going 16-0 and capturing their first national championship in program history.

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll has been released with the college football season just around the corner. Of course, there's plenty of controversy that has immediately come with it.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about preseason polls

Clemson not in preseason poll for first time in 15 years

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

Three college football teams with no business in preseason Top 25

How many teams in preseason Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

Weekly Syllabus: AP preseason top 25 poll, QB competitions

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Purdue’s new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana

Purdue’s new athletic director did not exactly make the best first impression in his introductory press conference. The Boilermakers introduced Tommy McClelland to the media on Thursday, and his initial prepared statement included a jab at rival Indiana that did not exactly land.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 6

New AD's diss makes it seem Indiana is living rent-free in Purdue's head

New AD Tommy McClelland's ill-conceived diss makes it look like Indiana is living rent-free in Purdue's head

He thought it would be a sick burn, but it made him the punchline instead.

Curt Cignetti, Indiana get massive eligibility news for 2026 season

Seven teams that can actually win the College Football Playoff National Championship

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 4

Curt Cignetti, Indiana get massive eligibility news for 2026 season

The Indiana Hoosiers have to be feeling great. Defending a championship is no easy task, but Curt Cignetti and his team just got back a huge piece of the puzzle for the 2026 season.

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / College Sports Only / August 4

Internet Reacts to Indiana’s Weak Football Schedule

Indiana’s future out-of-conference schedule has turned into the source of scorn. The backlash peaked after the recent cancellation of the Hoosiers’ highly anticipated 2030–2031 home-and-home series against Notre Dame.